I'm no artist, but I'm trying to finalize my plans for my electric pontoon. Any advise or ideas are welcome. I've done away with the surface mount breaker idea as they are rated for 48v max. This will all be under the rear bench seat on the boat.
Are talking about the "DC breaker" that is in the picture?I've done away with the surface mount breaker idea as they are rated for 48v max.
That dc breaker is rated to 250v and will be my solar disconnect. I originally was going to use a 48v surface mount breaker between charge controller and battery, but they are not designed for a 48v nominal system so I figured good fuses would be better there. That way I can use the proper size fuse for the charge controller and a 125a fuse that the outboard requires.Are talking about the "DC breaker" that is in the picture?
The panels will be wired in series
Then you can skip the BMV712, that battery already has a Bluetooth BMS.It's the EG4 waterproof version from signature solar.
True. I already have the bmv712 so I figured it would be nice to have that display right at the helm and it can also monitor the voltage of a second battery. I'll have a 12v system installed in the helm for lights, radio, etc.Then you can skip the BMV712, that battery already has a Bluetooth BMS.
It should be OK as long as you use the proper wire size, and add fuses that are matching the wires.True. I already have the bmv712 so I figured it would be nice to have that display right at the helm and it can also monitor the voltage of a second battery. I'll have a 12v system installed in the helm for lights, radio, etc.
The difference in speed between 1/3 throttle and full throttle is not bad and will draw a lot less power. Then I'll either be anchored at the swimming hole or back at the cottage because the kids are bored ?And don't go to far without having a second battery ready to switch on, also mount the solar panels on a pole so they can be moved in order to track the sun otherwise you won't get to much power from them ( and maybe you can use them like a sail if you run out of battery ). One battery will gave you less than one hour at full throttle.